[pct-l] ASICS Shoes or other shoes?

Mon Mar 8 13:15:47 CST 2010

Thank you everybody for the advice, especially with the PF! I try to practice regular stretching as well as wearing shoes w/good support and I immediately notice the difference, but once it is "gone" I get lazy and it sneaks around the corner to cripple me in pain when I wake up one morning. Just the reminder I need to never get lazy about it... stretching feels so great anyways, I don't know why I don't just do it constantly! I'm so much better about stretching while on trail... so few distractions, ahhhhh the never ending list of why I LOVE being on the trail!
 Lisa 

"Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
~ John Muir 

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From: CHUCK CHELIN <steeleye at wildblue.net>
To: tom aterno <nitnoid1 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Lisa Freathy <rainorshinecamper at yahoo.com>; Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Mon, March 8, 2010 8:00:54 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] ASICS Shoes or other shoes?

Good morning, all,

I’ve worn SuperFeet for years, with a wide variety of shoes and boots – and I love them -- but in spite of that I occasionally experience the reoccurrence of plantar fasciitis (PF).  There are numerous PF websites available which seem to agree that for a high percentage of people hamstring stretching is the most effective prevention/remedy.  For my body I certainly agree.  Whenever I hike or train without occasionally stretching PF rears its ugly head.

Stretching gets low-key coverage among some marketers and health professionals because with that option they then don’t get to sell us something else.  Assuming there isn’t something major structurally wrong in one’s feet I suggest trying a stretching routine first.  It’s easy, very effective, it costs exactly nothing, and there’s really no down-side to doing so.

Steel-Eye
Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965
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On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 7:35 AM, tom aterno <nitnoid1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Another PF tip, from my PT - do not walk barefoot.  Always wear shoes, even indoors.  She also said to use Superfeet insoles (or the equivalent).  My PF ended about one month to the day is started following this advice and stretching.
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>The Incredible Bulk  
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>--- On Sun, 3/7/10, Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>From: Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] ASICS Shoes or other shoes?
>To: "Lisa Freathy" <rainorshinecamper at yahoo.com>
>Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
>Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 1:48 PM
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>Oh Lisa, plantar fasciitis is what I hiked the entire AT with and it took 18
>months after I got back home for it to heal!  I got to be an expert at
>hiking on my toes so that my heels never touched the ground for miles on
>end!!!
>
>  And now I'm planning a PCT hike.  I'm hoping I've learned enough about it
>to keep it to a minimum.
>
>I suggest you spend the next month or so really working on your pf.  You
>should never step onto your feet after they've been resting without
>massaging/stretching the fascia... otherwise, every time you stand up you
>are re-tearing the tissue.  I also suggest you wear only shoes with good
>high arches that massage the same area all the time. Dansko's are a good
>shoe for that.  I got some Birkenstock insoles that I now hike in and I'm
>proud to say that I have had zero pain for another 18 months...yippeee!
>
>Another trick I learned to keep the toe box nice and loose was to not lace
>the last three (closest to the toes) eyelets.  I just let them spread out as
>much as they want.  Helps for bunions too.
>
>I'm wearing Merrell's Moab Ventilators for this hike.  And I just noticed
>that Eric the Black is also keen on these hiking shoes.
>
>My advice is that the shoe should feel comfortable from the first step!
>
>Hope some of this helps and good luck!
>
>Bag Lady
>
>
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>On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 1:20 PM, Lisa Freathy <rainorshinecamper at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> Finding the right shoes has been the toughest part of planning my thru hike
>> (2011)... so many tested and still can't seem to find the right one.
>> I know that the "right" shoe will be different for every person and only I
>> will really be able to tell what will work for me, but I wanted to see if
>> anybody had experience hiking long distance with ASICS shoes. I use at the
>> gym and they fit well, but am curious about how they hold up on the trail
>> when backpacking.
>> Base pack weight approx 15-20lbs. I like the idea of getting rid of my old
>> hiking boots and/or gortex "light hikers" (have used Merrell Siren Sport for
>> several years, now that my feet have "grown" with my trail miles they no
>> longer fit well) but am still a bit nervous about the support a trail runner
>> will give my feet... I suffer from Plantart Fasciitis in both feet.
>>
>> I was thinking of trying these ASICS Gel-Trabuco 12 WR...
>> http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-trabuco-12-wr-carbon-carbon-azalea
>> My curiosity was also peaked by these GoLite Comp....
>> http://www.zappos.com/golite-comp-mint?zlfid=111
>>
>> My feet measure size 8.5 average width (B), I am thinking going w/size 9.5
>> and if possible width C or D; using super feet inserts (and possible 2nd
>> insert if needed so I can change around on the trail). I have been very
>> discouraged with this plan MANY times by the shoe fitters at REI and running
>> stores, but I am trying not to let them influence my decision too much.
>>
>> Any experience, insight or ideas are most welcome!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Lisa
>>
>>
>> "Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and
>> climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
>> ~ John Muir
>>
>>
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